Julian Marley and the Uprising featuring Stephen Marley and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley will perform with soulful vocals inspired by life and spirituality. Their music incorporates the roots-reggae sound that Julian has made his own, infused with street-energy hip-hop, bubbling dancehall, and a smooth combination of R&B and reggae.

The below event is a departure for All Ivy + - a daytime event with a great informal brunch and fantastic art. Space is limited so please rsvp soon!

Amy

Join All Ivy + and the Funding Arts Network

on Saturday, November 7th from

11am- 12:30pm for

a Complimentary Brunch Sponsored by

900 Biscayne

and then walk with us to the

Freedom Tower (3 blocks away)

to See

Under a Brilliant Sun: Cundo Bermudez in the 21st Century

Program: Cundo Bermudez is part of a generation of artists that reshaped and gave new direction to art in Latin America. The exhibit, in the 1925 historically landmarked Freedom Tower, will be shown to us by the Director of the Miami-Dade Gallery System.

Although much is known about the health of women, the practice of public health and the health impact of living in urban environments, less is known about the intersection of these three subjects: urban women’s health. We hope you will plan to join us for this cutting edge discussion on promoting healthy urban environments for women, their families and their communities as well as Penn’s pioneering role in this new discipline.

Featured Speakers: Dr. Divina Grossman, Dean, Florida International University College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Dr. Joanna Lombard, Professor, University of Miami School of Architecture; Dr. Rosha McCoy, Director of Medical Affairs, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital; Dr. Afaf Meleis, Dean, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing; Dr. Martha Pelaez, former Regional Advisor on Aging and Health with the Pan American Health Organization and previously with the Southeast Florida Center on Aging at Florida International University

Registration: $85 per person

Includes breakfast, lunch and parking

Proceeds from this event will benefit Penn Nursing and TCPW initiatives, including scholarships, programs and grants.

The Opium Group Halloween Events in Miami this WeekendThe Opium Group rolls out the red carpet for a spooky, sexy lineup of Halloween fun to suit every ghost and goblin. From Mansion's House of Jigsaw and SET's Phantom Halloween to Louis Bar's House of Sodom and Opium Hard Rock's Fangtasia, The Opium Group also unveils its newest venue, Cameo, on Halloween with Tera Patrick's Teraween. Join us for the best lineup of fun, fantasy, and music this Halloween.Come to The 4th Annual Penthouse Naughty Halloween Party at PangaeaFriday October 30th (10pm) ($20 cover charge) & Don't Miss Pirates of the Pangaea & Gryphon - (10pm) Halloween Night. Music by DJ Jonathan Peters in Gryphon (presale tickets available at wantickets.com/gryphon ($25 cover charge). Call (954) 581-5454for more info! {CHECK OUT MORE}

{CHECK OUT MORE} Thriller BOOtanical Bash at FairchildThe lush Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is the ideal setting for the coolest Halloween blowout. Come in costume and mingle with Miami's young professionals during the Fairchild Palms "Thriller BOOtanical Bash" from 8 pm to midnight Friday, Oct. 30, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156. Proceeds benefit the Fairchild Challenge environmental conservation and education program. Tickets before October 26: $40 for Palms members,$45 non-members. After October 26: $50. ...Your one stop sexy Halloween shop!From the same team that brought you the DejaVu Love Boutique before it closed on 02/08. We've moved into the old Pleasure Emporium, smacked it, flipped it and rubbed it down to offer you an experience like no other. Our trained pleasure specialists are always available to help you plan that special evening. http://www.PleasureEmporium.net {CHECK OUT MORE}

{CHECK OUT MORE} Travel in luxury this Halloween to Orlando Halloween Horror Nights at Universal!!Sobe Party specialist presents and all inclusive ride! Package includes Park Admission, Round trip from Sobe to Orlando on a Hummer Limousine! Don't miss out on this amazing experience! $249.00 Per person Call now for to reserve your seat: 305-766-5500 www.sobepartyspecialists.comFriday October 30th Halloween costume ball$500 price for the best costume Featuring ///UV// The U2 Tribute Band and Sekond Nature - Finnegan's River DownTown Miami 401 SW 3rd Ave * Miami FL 33130 * 305-285-3030 Doors Open at 8 PM * 21 & Over * $10.00 {CHECK OUT MORE}

{CHECK OUT MORE} Lou's Beer Garden North Beach's Hippest Beach Bar & Bistro Is having a HALLOWEEN POOL PARTY Saturday October 31stLive Music, Great Drinks and Fabulous Prizes PARTY starts at 5:00pm. No cover We are located in the back of The New Hotel at 7337 Harding Avenue Miami Beach. Call for more details at 305 704-7879 or visit www.thenewhotemiamil.comRandazzo's Halloween PartyHalloween Event at Randazzo's, starts at 8:30pm until 2:00am. Happy Hour all night long, costume contest, and dance the night away with our DJ. We moved to our new location located at 385 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. No admission fee is required, to RSVP please contact us at 305-448-7002. {CHECK OUT MORE}

{CHECK OUT MORE} Halloween Bash at Sunset Tavern on Saturday October 31It's a party and your invited. Live Music, Beer & Drink Specials all night long, Crystal Head Vodka Promotion from 11-1am and a Costume Contest at 12am with CASH prizes. Mankind at 8pm, The Bushmen at 9pm and late Night with DJ Proof. No cover we are located at 7230 SW 59th Ave in South Miami. Call for more details at 305 665-0606 or log on to www.delilane.com. See you there...........Halloween Party at Monty's Coconut Grove!You will have so much fun, it's scary at Monty's Coconut Grove's Halloween Night Party. Join us Saturday, October 31st. Costume contests with great giveaways all night long. 2665 S. Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove - 305.856.3992 {CHECK OUT MORE}

{CHECK OUT MORE} Halloween Party this Saturday Night! Oct. 31Serving Complimentary Bar Bites That Bites Back - 50% OFF Anything in a Glass! Sign Up & Win in our Costume Contest. Special SVEDKA Tastings & Giveaway. Party starts at 6PM 'Til ? Miami's Chophouse | 300 S. Biscayne Blvd. (Met 1 Building) | 305-938-9000 for Reservations.THRILLS & CHILLS!Area Stage Theater's Haunted Mansion and Halloween Show starting Thursday, October 27th! If you are lucky enough to survive a terrifying tour through our Haunted Mansion, you may then join the inhabitants of WITCHES ROCK CEMETERY for a Show-Stopping evening of creepy and freakish fun!!! LOTSA LAFFS!!! Show Dates & Times: October 27th - October 30th, event @ 7pm October 31st, event @ 5pm and 8pm. The Area Stage Co. @ The Riviera Theatre 1560 ... {CHECK OUT MORE}

{CHECK OUT MORE} Come Celebrate a Spooktacular Halloween @ Lucky Strike Lanes.Drink Specials all day - Treat yourself to $5.00 candy apple martinis, $18.00 beer buckets and $100 bottle specials. Spookiest costume WINS a King Pin party for up to 16 guests! Bowling Party give-a-ways all night. (Must 21 and over to win). Live DJ Starting at 9 p.m. For reservations call 305.532.0307 Twitter.com/LuckyStrikeMia www.bowlluckystrike.comCome party amongst the dead this Halloween at John Martin's!Hard Liquor Band will be performing live, giveaways all night, costume party, $5 Drink Specials. Doors open @ 11:30 am. 253 Miracle Mile Coral Gables 305-445-3777 www.johnmartins.com {CHECK OUT MORE} Sponsored ContentVitamin C presents The Reel Horror Ball Join us for the advanced screening of a cinematic event Saturday October 31st Vitamin C invites you to The Reel Horror Ball at Ecco 168 se 1st Downtown, Miami. Arrive early & indulge in complimentary premium vodka cocktails from 9-11pm. If you can’t make the pre-show, don’t fear; there'll be plenty of drinks diversions. Music by MiguelG, Supreme1 and Rey.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

We are conducting two executive searches for an international social networking company with dozens of millions of users. Below is the complete information for the CFO search. You can check out our website for more info about the COO position.

To apply for either position, please go to our website: http://www.matchstar.com/job_listings_open.html

We are conducting an executive search for a CFO to head the San Francisco office for a successful, fast growing international social networking company with dozens of millions of users. This is an excellent opportunity to get in early with a company that is already successful in other countries and experiencing explosive growth. Candidates must have significant investor relations and equity fund raising experience in the venture capital arena in the United States and/or Europe. Need someone who is good at building relationships with potential investors (VCs, PEs, & Investment Bankers), strategic partners and large internet companies that make large acquisitions (Google, Yahoo!, AOL, etc). Need someone who is comfortable prospecting, building and extending relationships, writing a deal memo, negotiating contracts, etc. Candidates must have significant experience packaging and presenting financial and company information to board members and potential investors. Strongly prefer candidates that have at least one successful exit in their history. Must be able to create and execute an action plan and exit strategy, and then ideally help lead the company to achieving its goals.

Please let me know if you know someone that would be a good match for this opportunity. Whenever you refer someone to us that we place, we will send you a check for $1000 as a Referral Bonus. Please make sure the person you refer mentions your name so you can get credit for the referral. Or send me the person's contact info and we will contact the person directly. (Phone number and email address preferred.) We also have several other executive positions open with other clients, so please check out the list on our website: www.matchstar.com. Listed below my signature is additional information about this opportunity. Also, the complete job description is listed on our website, along with all of our other open positions.

We are now using Twitter to first post new searches and updates on searches. You can follow us @MatchStar – or click https://twitter.com/MatchStar. Also, you can connect to my LinkedIn profile at http://www.linkedin.com/pub/carolyne-connor/0/824/69.

TO APPLY FOR A POSITION, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR WEBSITE: http://www.matchstar.com/job_listings_open.html****** CLICK ON THE POSITION: Chief Financial Officer - San Francisco

POSITION: Chief Financial Officer. This is a management position. You will be part of the core executive team that includes the CEO. Initially, this will also be an individual contributor position. Need someone that can be very hands-on, roll up their sleeves and do whatever it takes to achieve goals. Need someone that is very strategic and hungry. Someone with a passion for winning. Someone who will make sure the management objectives are met and/or exceeded. Someone who leaves their ego at the door. Need someone that knows how to work smart.

COMPANY: Successful, fast growing, international internet company in the social networking space with dozens of millions of users. This is an excellent opportunity to get in early with a company that is already successful in other countries and experiencing explosive growth.

LOCATION: Position is located in the San Francisco Bay area. Working remotely is not an option. Candidates must already live in the area.

COMPENSATION: Board is willing and able to put together the right package for the right candidate. The compensation package will include: base salary, bonus, stock options and full benefits package. There will be an emphasis on incentives for outstanding performance. The Board wants to hire someone who is very motivated.

MANAGEMENT STYLE/CORPORATE CULTURE: This position reports to the CEO. Basically, he prefers to agree to a set of objectives making sure that the objectives are clearly outlined and understood by the individual, then let the individual execute the plan. But, expects the individual to keep him informed of progress. Individual must be able to go the CEO when in need of help. He will only hire someone that is very entrepreneurial and passionate with a burning hunger for success. He wants people with new ideas and strong opinions, but able to move in a fast paced, ever-changing start up environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Must have significant equity fund raising experience in the venture capital arena including investor relations. Must have specific Investment Bankers, VC and/or PE firms in mind to set up immediate introductions with as potential investors. Candidates must also be able to put together a list of target investors and get their foot in the door at these firms. Potential investors must be located in the United States and/or Europe. Need someone who is comfortable prospecting, building and extending relationships, writing a deal memo, negotiating contracts, etc. Must have significant experience packaging and presenting financial and company information to board members and potential investors. Someone with strong customer presentation skills including PowerPoint is required. Also, business and revenue modeling with Excel is required. Must be able to hit the ground running. Candidates must have a well developed “Rolodex” of key contacts at the large internet companies (e.g. Google, Yahoo, AOL, MSN, etc) that may be interested in doing a strategic partnership with a fast growing Latin American company in the social networking space. Strongly prefer candidates that have at least one successful exit in their history. Must have participated in the road show and subsequent IPO. Or helped sell the company for significant ROI to a large internet company such as AOL, Yahoo!, Google, etc. Must be able to create and execute an action plan and exit strategy, and then ideally help lead the company to achieving its goals. Prefer candidates with a “Rolodex” of key contacts at the large Latin American Media and Internet companies. Prefer someone conversant in Spanish and/or Portuguese. Or at least comfortable working with a Latin American company. Must have earned undergraduate and MBA degrees from respected universities. Looking for candidates that are highly analytical and results focused. Strong communications background and business acumen are required.

Also on offer: a two-course lunch ($23), an enormous by-the-glass wine list (pours come in three sizes), and an a la carte bar menu. The high-ceilinged space woos with two chandeliers resembling incandescent jellyfish and slatted wood banquettes, where you can dine during one of five seatings between 5 and 10:30 p.m.

Hello Algonquiners! Hopefully the cold snap will be over in time forMonday's dinner at RED The Steakhouse in SoFi! RSVP to Samantha at samanthacastronovo @ gmail.com by 12 noon on Monday to avoid a snowball down the back of your shirt. To StartClassic Caesar

Includes one glass of wine $40 per person, cash only Meet at 7:30, sit down around 8pm. 1/2-price drinks at the bar from 6-8pm

RED The Steakhouse119 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139

The topic of conversation? Cold stuff!What's your favorite winter-weather vacation spot?Snow: love it or hate it?What temperature does it have to dip down to before you will put onclosed shoes? A jacket? A scarf?What's your favorite cold-weather beverage? Food?

RSVP to Samantha at samanthacastronovo @ gmail.com by 12 noon on Monday.

To add yourself to the list to receive these weekly email, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/AlgonquinDinnerClub

This is the perfect time and occasion to meet others while making a lasting impression as a Cop, Ballerina, Astronaut, Vampire, Thief, Politician, Cucumber, etc... It's your night, so get ready to enjoy yourselves unabashedly, after all, no one but you will know the person behind the mask, the makeup, or wig.

Starting at 9 pm those of us around will start gathering for a chat, some mingling, a drink, or food, or a laugh at everyone's costumes before the official kickoff of our spooky, hot, sexy Halloween Party at 10pm till the wee hours. Do keep in mind that this party is not for children except for your inner child!

So do whatever it is you do on this day, and when you are ready, join us and our friends from the Europa @ America group

- Best Costume Contest with prizes- Live DJ- any drink for only $5- food specials- no cover charge- free parking

Featured Spot Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry is a feature length documentary exploring the roots of American tattooing through the life of its most iconoclastic figure, Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins. Considered by many the foremost tattoo artist of all time, Collins is the father of modern day tattooing, whose uncompromising lifestyle and larger than life persona made him an American legend. Through rare interviews, photographs and hours of archival footage, Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry: The Life and Times ... {CHECK OUT MORE}

{CHECK OUT MORE} Your one stop sexy Halloween shop! From the same team that brought you the DejaVu Love Boutique before it closed on 02/08. We've moved into the old Pleasure Emporium, smacked it, flipped it and rubbed it down to offer you an experience like no other. Our trained pleasure specialists are always available to help you plan that special evening. http://www.PleasureEmporium.net

Halloween in Homestead The City of Homestead’s Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services Dept. invites you to enjoy Trunk-o-Treat, Saturday October 31, 2009 from 6:00pm until 9:00 pm as we celebrate Halloween in Losner Park, 104 N. Krome Avenue. We will be providing a safe environment with music, decorations and a haunted area. Bring your costume and candy! Don’t miss out on all the FUN!! For additional information call: 305-224-4580 or 305-224-4570 {CHECK OUT MORE}

{CHECK OUT MORE} ENOUGH WITH THE TRICKS… TIME FOR YOUR TREAT New Beauty Center for Cosmetic Surgery is offering a Halloween Special of $500 off any surgery booked by November 30, 2009. Our specialty is making you look your best. Please mention this ad at time of booking consultation to receive discount. Call 305-271-5097 or visit us at www.newbeautycenter.com

{CHECK OUT MORE} Star Wars: In Concert Is headed to the BankAtlantic Center for an exclusive show October 30th. South Florida will be treated to a night of massive multimedia events featuring stunning visuals, a live orchestra, choir and narration, as well as an exclusive exhibit of original costumes, props, and production artwork. Tickets go on sale Sat. Sept. 26 at noon www.ticketmaster.com

Celebrate Fall with us at the Hotel Eva Miami Beach at 1506 Collins Avenue & the Delores Hotel & Suites at 1420 Collins Avenue! We feature spacious rooms & suites, VIP Club Passes and we’re just steps away from the beach! Rates start at just $79 per night. Come and enjoy all that SoBe has to offer you today here at our fabulous boutique hotels! And our Bistro 1506 is open now featuring genuine Cuban-American cuisine in the Hotel Eva. For hotel reservations call the Eva at 305-673-1199 or the Delores at 305-673-0800 today! {CHECK OUT MORE}

{CHECK OUT MORE} Get used to inexpensive quality! KMP Furniture Store is committed to exceeding your expectations of quality and good service, with a variety of Contemporary and Modern Furniture. We carry a wide selection of modern furniture for your living room, dining room, bedroom or any other part of your home. For more, www.KMPFurniture.com

Sponsored Content Arthritis – it’s not just for old folks! Don’t believe us? Just ask 10-year-old Grace Calienes who was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at age four. She’s the Child Honoree at the Let’s Move Together Miami-Dade Arthritis Walk Nov. 14 at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne. The Walk includes entertainment, a kids’ corner, refreshments, goodie bags and prizes – and a chance to get off your backside and do some good. Register at www.2009AWMiamiWalk.kintera.org!

Sponsored Content The city of North Miami presents PROJECT CANWAY, a design challenge that is part of the national Cans for Cash City Recycling Campaign. This challenge is for creative minds of all ages to make a wearable item (in good taste, of course) and enter it in the Project CANWAY show next Wednesday. Hurry! Deadline to enter is this Tuesday!

Make sure you have the Sunset Tavern as part of your Halloween plans, The Bushmen will be rocking on the outdoor stage from 9-12 p.m. As you know, this is the one time of year when girls get to dress like strippers and not have to make excuses, so if you have your Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Nurse, or whatever outfit, bring it. Oh yes, and guys get to dress like dorks or like women - never understood the logic of it, but that's why I'm a rocker not a psych major. We'll be wearing our AC/DC, Winger, and Bon Jovi costumes.

Sunset Tavern7230 SW 59th Ave. South Miami

The Brickell Irish Pub Loves THE BUSHMEN

Those of you who have seen our act recently know about The Bushmen difference - we rock hard, we sound great, and we leave all on stage. Last night we had the pleasure of once again energizing the crowd at the BIP, and we even got the City of Miami Chief of Police to shake his shoes. It appears Mr. John Timoney loves Tom Petty, so he couldn't help but shake it once we broke into American Girl. Mayor Manny Diaz seemed to be more into the newer stuff, but kept his composure - perhaps it was the pink tie.

Make sure you have the Sunset Tavern as part of your Halloween plans, The Bushmen will be rocking on the outdoor stage from 9-12 p.m. As you know, this is the one time of year when girls get to dress like strippers and not have to make excuses, so if you have your Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Nurse, or whatever outfit, bring it. Oh yes, and guys get to dress like dorks or like women - never understood the logic of it, but that's why I'm a rocker not a psych major. We'll be wearing our AC/DC, Winger, and Bon Jovi costumes.

Sunset Tavern7230 SW 59th Ave. South Miami

The Brickell Irish Pub Loves THE BUSHMEN

Those of you who have seen our act recently know about The Bushmen difference - we rock hard, we sound great, and we leave all on stage. Last night we had the pleasure of once again energizing the crowd at the BIP, and we even got the City of Miami Chief of Police to shake his shoes. It appears Mr. John Timoney loves Tom Petty, so he couldn't help but shake it once we broke into American Girl. Mayor Manny Diaz seemed to be more into the newer stuff, but kept his composure - perhaps it was the pink tie.

Cost for this event:Wharton Club of S. FL Members (plus 1 guest): FREENon-Members: $25.00 per person

You must register no later than Tuesday, November 17, 2009 via our website at www.whartonsouthfla.com. All ticket purchases are non-refundable. If you have any questions, please contact Gabriela Sanchez, Club Administrator at admin@whartonsouthfla.com or (786) 206-4867.

OVERVIEW:

Trends in the Emerging Workforce - Understanding and Navigating the New World of WorkFor more than a decade, Spherion® has been working with international polling firm, Harris Interactive, to track the social and economic changes shaping the American workforce. In Spherion’s latest Emerging Workforce® Study, they saw a continuing shift in traditional worker mindsets toward more emergent views. The study focuses on understanding the direction and thought process of employers and employees as it relates to expectations, current issues and changes in attitudes and beliefs in the workplace. The results of the study provide insights on factors driving employee satisfaction at each phase of the career lifecycle.

LORETTA A. PENN, President, Spherion Staffing Services, Spherion CorporationLoretta Penn is president of Spherion Staffing Services, a division of Spherion Corporation (NYSE:SFN). Founded in 1946, Spherion® is the leading recruiting and staffing company that provides seamless, integrated solutions to meet the evolving needs of companies and job candidates through a strong commitment to service excellence. Employing 230,000 people annually through its network of approximately 650 offices, Spherion is one of North America’s largest employers. Penn was promoted to her current role in December 2008.

As president of Spherion Staffing Services, Penn leads the company’s largest business and is responsible for service delivery, sales and operations across hundreds of company-owned, licensed and franchised offices across the U.S. With 1,200+ recruiters, Spherion Staffing Services focuses on addressing client needs for direct hire and flexible workforce solutions for administrative, clerical, light industrial and call center positions.

Penn most recently served in an innovative role as Spherion’s chief service excellence officer, directly responsible to the CEO for advancing a culture of service excellence throughout the enterprise. Key elements included measuring and leading the drive to ensure high customer satisfaction; promoting best practices across the company; leading initiatives focused on candidate and client retention; ensuring Spherion’s position through effective marketing and public relations; and effectively communicating Spherion’s service excellence differentiation to clients and candidates.

Previously, Penn was vice president of national accounts where she managed some of Spherion’s largest client relationships. During her 18 years with the organization, she has also held field leadership positions in the commercial staffing business and was the executive in charge of Spherion’s legal staffing division.

Prior to joining Spherion, Penn spent nine years in the recruiting and staffing industry with Olsten Services and with Temporaries, Incorporated, where she served as vice president of East Coast operations. Penn was previously associated with IBM for 10 years in sales and marketing and regional executive management.

Penn holds a Bachelor of Science degree from North Texas University and a Certificate of Studies from Harvard University. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for TECO Energy and the Institute for a Competitive Workforce, a division of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

With 25 years of experience in the staffing industry and a keen understanding of the U.S. workforce and the issues that drive performance, Penn is a compelling and articulate speaker. She has shared the findings and implications of the Spherion Emerging Workforce® Study with numerous business groups. Conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Spherion and reflecting a decade of research, the Study provides a comprehensive look at changes in the American workforce in the context of ongoing social and economic events.

Getting and Sustaining Peak Performance in the New EconomyDesigned to have business owners and leaders think and act in new ways to create engagement and maximize performance in today's environment. This presentation explores the impact the new economy and being in "survival mode" has played on employee loyalty, engagement, and performance. In addition, the workplace has essentially four generations that must meld together to achieve organizational goals. Offers practical application of principals to maximize performance in face of the challenges today. Will lay out a methodology for how to hire and retain talent that will "fit" the organization and how to engage current employees in the vision and goals of the organization.

Key topic areas:

The impact of the new economy on the workforce The impact of multiple generations on teamwork and goal achievement How to hire and retain top talent How to engage current employees in the face of the challenges of the new economy

ANDRE BOYKIN, Founder, CAPITAL iDEAAndre Boykin has over twenty five years of working with people and organizations to help them maximize their performance. His experience spans from business development, operations, management, and finance to training and development. Andre is an accomplished speaker, lecturer, facilitator, and trainer and has the ability to reach his audience and move people to action. Andre has presented over 5,000 presentations, speeches, and lectures. He is highly requested to speak at corporate functions, international group events, and professional association conferences. After a distinguished career in Corporate America, Andre and his partner, Shari Roth, formed CAPITAL iDEA in 2002. CAPITAL iDEA is a firm that works with organizations to create environments where employees are engaged, valued, and achieve outstanding results and was named a top 100 small business by South Florida Business Leaders Magazine. Andre works with the leadership and sales teams to help them develop the skills and attitudes necessary to reach organizational goals. Andre has worked with leaders and sales teams in over seventeen industries, including: distribution, consumer package goods, healthcare, construction, insurance, finance, and hospitality. Andre has been featured in numerous local and national publications on topics of sales and leadership. He is a co-author of the popular sales book Masterminds Unleashed: Selling For Geniuses. Andre has developed, designed, and delivered training for national and international teams and has served on the board of directors for the American Society of Training and Development. Andre holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Memphis and is a certified Behavioral and Workplace Motivators Analyst and certified for the Hartman Value Profile along with several other designations. Andre frequently volunteers with Junior Achievement to help shape the future leaders of tomorrow.

One Day Workshop based on the New York Times Best Selling Book The Surrendered Single by Laura Doyle

Certified Professional Relationship Coach, Michelle Oliva, delivers compassionate and practical advice that has empowered many single women to attract romance, intimacy and marriage.

Stop hunting and start attracting menLet go of your negative beliefs about men, dating and relationshipsLearn how to use your power of attraction to create and attract the relationship of your dreams6 practical ways to get the ball rolling to get more datesMake every date funBecome your best self and attract men at your levelTake your current romance to the next stageEnjoy the pleasure of being pursued

NBC Universal and Telemundo National Talent SearchNBC Universal and Telemundo Open Casting Calls for Bilingual and Spanish Speaking Actors15.10.2009 07:16:14 NBC Universal and Telemundo studios - NBC’s Spanish-language network, are looking to expand their talent pool for bilingual and Spanish speaking actors at this time for consideration to perform in future television productions.

(live-PR.com) - This is an exiting opportunity for bilingual and Spanish speaking actors, both males and females, all ages and types. At the open call will be Kendra Carter, who joined NBC Universal in May 2008 as Director of Talent Diversity Initiatives. In that role, Carter develops, produces, and supervises initiatives to promote and sustain on-camera diversity for NBC. She has previously served as a member of Nickelodeon Network's West Coast Diversity Team. She will be assisted by Tracette Hillman, who will continue working on diversity projects alongside Kendra for NBC Universal, according to Marc Hirschfeld, Executive Vice-President, Casting for NBC Universal Television Entertainment.

Also attending will be Alfredo Richard, SVP Communication & Talent Development for Telemundo. Mr. Richard oversees the network's talent development and cross promotions initiatives, as well as being responsible for directing all corporate, internal and crisis communications, as well as community affairs and programming publicity efforts for Telemundo Communications Group. He reports directly to Telemundo's President, Don Browne. Since Richard joined Telemundo, the multi-platform Group has enjoyed growing visibility among advertisers, Hispanic opinion leaders and viewers, as well as talent and the industry in general.

NBC's roster of scripted series includes critically acclaimed comedies like Emmy winners The Office, starring Steve Carell, and 30 Rock, starring Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey; award-winning dramas including the Law & Order brand, Heroes, and Chuck; daytime drama Days of Our Lives; and the Saturday-morning Qubo block of programming for kids, including the award-winning 3-D animated series Veggie Tales.

Telemundo is a U.S. Spanish-language broadcast television network committed to broadcasting unique and outstanding national and local entertainment, news, and sports programming; Telemundo reaches 93% of U.S. Hispanic viewers through 16 owned-and-operated stations, 45 broadcast affiliates, and distribution to nearly 800 cable systems in more than 210 markets.

So as you can see, this is an amazing opportunity that should be taken advantage of by actors regardless of, age, sex, and type - as long as you are a bilingual and Spanish speaking actor.

Full details about the open casting calls can be found on the following website:

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Casting Call: Donald Trump Productions and Juma Entertainment are partnering on a new relationship show and are seeking bachelors to win the heart and hand of a famous bachelorette. The show is called The Merger and Donald Trump will be the matchmaker between a bevy of bachelors and the female TV personality who is also a personal friend of Trump's. The eligible bachelors will stay at Trump International Hotel and Tower in Las Vegas and from there hope to win over the bachelorette. The show is seeking single guys who are at least 21 years old; all races and ethnicities; able to work in the US and is a legal US resident; outgoing with big personalities; and financially successful. Interested bachelors should email a brief description, recent photos along with contact numbers to casting @ jumatv.com.

For the first time ever, three star Latina chefs will share the stage to divulge their food and lifestyle secrets to success. Venezuela-born Lorena Garcia, who will host the event, appears on Univision's Despierta America weekly segment, "Cocinando con Nestlé." Colombia-born Ingrid Hoffmann stars on her Food Network series, "Simply Delicioso" (also the title of her best selling cookbook), and hosts "Delicioso" on Galavision/Univision. A New Yorker of Puerto Rican heritage, Daisy Martinez wrote the multi-award-winning "Daisy Cooks! Latin Flavors That Will Rock Your World" and is the star of the Food Network's "Viva Daisy!"

VIP ticket holders get to personally meet and take a photo with the celebrity chef during a post-show cocktail party.

Call for Content: Coke is asking fans from around the world who want to be considered for a Coke commercial to visit their Facebook page and upload a video of themselves mimicking the sounds associated with the pleasure of drinking Coke. (You know, "glug, glug," "fzzzz," that sort of thing.) Submissions will be accepted through Oct. 15, and the commercial is slated to air next year. The Coca-Cola Facebook page was actually created last year as a labor of love by two Coke drinkers, and it has already attracting nearly 3.7 million fans.

Casting Call: Bravo okayed a seventh season of Top Chef for 2010 and also announced nationwide open calls for chefs to participate on the show starting October 18 in San Francisco. Other cities and dates include: Miami October 25; Chicago October 26; Washington, D.C. November 4; New York November 8; and Dallas November 11. More information and the application can be found at www.BravoTV.com/casting .

It is my distinct pleasure to invite you to one of the highlights of the 2009/2010 New World Symphony Season.

Join us as the orchestra performs one of the greatest pieces of music of all time, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, on October 24 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. A truly monumental work, Beethoven’s 9th has been used to represent countries at the Olympics, in Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange, and in numerous other applications in popular media.

Master Chorale of South Florida, University of Miami Frost Chorale and four renowned vocal soloists will join Michael Tilson Thomas and NWS on stage, resulting in more than 200 performers for one of the most spectacular concerts of the year.

The performance will be followed by a lush post-performance bash at the nearby Marquis Condominium, 3rd floor Luxe Lounge. There will be a live musical performance at the After Hours, featuring The Green Room, classified as “Rock a la U2 meets Franz Ferdinand meets Muse.” The show will be one part DJ, one part original classical music, and 1 part rock, all in one stage, all in one night, and all in one performance. The guests will also enjoy FREE VALET PARKING at the Marquis, open bar and lite bites.

Friends Concert tickets range from $25-$79. After Hours members get a 10 percent discount, VIP members get complimentary tickets (and a 20 percent discount on additional ticket purchases). Call the box office at 305-673-3331 to buy your concert tickets.

For the After Hours event, please RSVP to friendsRSVP at nws.edu, no later than Thursday, October 22nd.

Spa Week is here!The best week in the fall for Uhma spa deals. Get up to date with your personal maintenance or use the opportunity to give gifts of wellness. Check out the Spa Week treatments, schedule or call.New at Uhma Organic Spa:

Our Apothecary is open with new lines of natural and organic products like john masters organics, soaps and new products in our existing lines, like Jurlique and Eminence.There are many more unique reasons to shop at Uhma: our gift, jewelry and accessory section is much larger, and we have a new home section.

We Are Energy

Join us for an evening of sustainably chic elegancewith South Florida's leaders and rising stars

Uhma Spa joins other eco-friendly business for a synergy of awareness, action, fashion and cocktails to promote conscious energy choices and benefit the efforts of the Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Organization

IREO aims to meet the environmental challenges posed by the development of human civilization by implementing pilot projects to educate and promote the use of renewable energies around the world.

100% of WE ARE ENERGY proceeds will be donated to IREO to support their projects. For more information and to join, go to www.weareenergy.org

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By now you've probably noticed, we're surrounded by an, um, ocean full of water. Yet finding worthy wet places isn't always easy sailing, is it captain? Forget that sinking feeling, 'cause this Weekly Yelp dives in and comes up big on just where to make a splash in Miami!

It's hard to beat the views of the Great Big Blue from an island or two, so jump the Rickenbacker to Virgina Key and Key Biscayne. Don't forget to save that receipt, because it'll save you a buck at WetLab – and with their regular $2.25 and $3 prices on beers and drinkies, a Washington goes a long way. Head to the end of the Key to find beautiful Bill Baggs and the lighthouse, but for that ultimate drinking pleasure, park it at Boater's Grill in No Name Harbour. Remember Armando L's advice and keep an eye out for dolphins... and no, not Ricky Williams!

Think parks are all about green grass and fresh air? Blue Marlin inside Oleta River State Park is an old Florida throwback; Brandon R recommends "you sit outside on the side of the river with the wind blowing, but under a roof so you aren't baking in the sun." Eschel H enjoys the low-key vibe of Black Point Ocean Grill. "Nothing could be more casual, but the atmosphere is very cool, and the view of the marina is great." And if you've got a boat and plan on heading down to the Keys, he suggests "stopping by on your way to and/or on your way back!" Now, who's got a boat?

Miami Beach may be known for its Atlantic coastline, but it also has bay views to boast. For Janelle F "the best part about eating at the Miami Yacht Club is their outside seating. You are literally ten steps away from the water... it is super relaxing and really feels like you're 'getting away' for lunch." The Standard on the Venetian provides Marcos R with "the perfect spot to be during sunset." Sure the drinks are "a little spendy, but you gotta spoil yourself once in awhile," right? Speaking of the cost of luxe living, the Sunset Lounge inside the Mondrian sets a high bar, but Kelly O's here to tell us the lavish locale does not disappoint. Complete with a whimsical feel and sweeping views of the city, sky, and seas, as well as $16 cocktails, some views just might be worth the cost!What's your favorite water-ing hole? Dive into Talk and tell us all about it!Top YelpersSee who's been mouthing off this week!

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You’ve been standing around all year wearing your flapper headband and sipping a classic cocktail — with no proper place to go.

But tomorrow Miami finally jumps on the speakeasy bandwagon with the opening of Bardot.

The lounge, designed for sophisticates and their artsy brethren, comes to you from Amir Ben-Zion, the gent behind faves like Bond St. and Sra. Martinez.

The hush-hush hipster spot has no address — instead dwelling behind an unmarked red awning in Wynwood (where else?). Before 9 p.m., Bardot serves nibbles both salty and sweet. But the main event is the entertainment: music, performance art, and burlesque along with screenings of cultural events like political debates.

Expect nostalgic decor like vintage sofas with faux fur throws, a Baldwin piano, and a library with an antique chessboard, backgammon, and an old-fashioned pool table.

Right on cue.

Bardot, 34th Street and North Miami Avenue, entrance in back alley, Wynwood (305-576-5570 or bardotmiami.com). Map It

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Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., a United States distributor and marketer of premium beverage alcohol products, is a subsidiary of Bacardi Limited. We boast a brand portfolio of some of the most recognized and top selling spirits in the world. Bacardi U.S.A. is best known for BACARDI rum, which has been the number-one selling spirit in the United States for more than 25 years.

The Finance Manager will act as a business partner to other business units and departments in the organization by providing financial analysis and value added business support. Individual is expected to facilitate and improve the processes to perform financial analysis in order to provide recommendations to senior management. Manager is expected to work closely with internal and external customers to understand their needs and provide relevant collaboration. This person is a member of the team that submits budgets and LEs. This individual may have full P&L responsibility for Tier 1 brands ($200M and above in Net Sales) or its equivalence. • The candidate must possess excellent collaboration skills and demonstrate the ability to work cross-functionally at many levels within Bacardi. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) are essential.• Compile, review, analyze and provide recommendations on key P&L components (i.e. depletions, billings, inventory days, distributor and retailer margins, pricing, cost of goods sold, advertising and promotion spend, market analysis, SKU profitability etc.)• Gather financial information, generate reports that compare financial performance vs. budget, forecast and prior year.• Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial information.• Take leadership role in initiating, managing and executing ad-hoc projects.• Active involvement in budget and forecast submissions and special projects including budget/strategic presentations as required.• Collaborate with all departments, Customer Business Units and senior management on budget/forecast submissions, presentations and monthly financial performance reviews.• Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes, identify issues and provide recommendations for improvement.• Work with peers to develop standard analytical approaches/reports that can be applied across all brands.• Manage and develop direct reports (between 1 to 3) Minimum requirements and qualifications• Knowledge / Skills - Ability to work independently and in a group environment. Advanced Excel skills are required. Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office Products, as well as Lotus Notes. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast paced environment. Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills a must.• Work experience requirements - 5 to 8 years of related work experience in finance. • Educational requirements - Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Finance and/or Accounting. MBA designation preferred.

If you meet our qualifications and would like to explore becoming part of the Bacardi U.S.A. family, please email a copy of your resume to me at croman@bacardi.com , and include the job code 2009009 in your subject line.

This search is being managed internally, and will not be outsourced to any outside recruiting firms. Bacardi USA does not accept or honor unsolicited resumes from third party agencies, and will in no way be held liable for any fees to any firm sending resumes, or other candidate information sent to any Bacardi employees, that our Human Resources department has not expressly requested.